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Crime and Punishment

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1866

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Fyodor Dostoevsky

Crime and Punishment

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1866
Book Details
Pages

671

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Saint Petersburg • 1860s

Publication Year

1866

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky tells the story of a poor, paranoid student named Raskolnikov who, believing himself to be extraordinary, commits a murder to prove his superiority and descends into a spiral of guilt and paranoia, grappling with the psychological repercussions of his actions. Sensitive topics include murder and mental illness.

Dark

Mysterious

Contemplative

Melancholic

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.1

943,469 ratings

82%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment is lauded for its deep psychological insight and complex character development, particularly Raskolnikov’s moral dilemmas. Critics appreciate its exploration of guilt and redemption, though some find the narrative dense and the pacing slow. Overall, it remains a profound and thought-provoking masterpiece in Russian literature.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Crime and Punishment?

Readers who enjoy complex psychological drama, moral dilemmas, and in-depth character studies will appreciate Crime and Punishment. Fans of classic literature like Tolstoy's Anna Karenina and Kafka's The Trial will find Dostoevsky's exploration of guilt and redemption compelling.

4.1

943,469 ratings

82%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

671

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Saint Petersburg • 1860s

Publication Year

1866

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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